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Chana Chaat

A crispy, tangy Indian chickpea salad with fresh vegetables and warming spices. Toss cooked chickpeas with cumin, lime, and tomatoes for a quick, protein-packed snack or light meal.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
178
Protein
9g
Chana Chaat
lightfreshindianvegetarianveganchickpeascrunchycreamy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Hold the lime in one hand and roll it firmly on the countertop, pressing hard, until it feels slightly soft. This releases the juice inside.

  2. Step 2

    Cut the lime in half. Squeeze one half over a small bowl, using your fingers to catch any seeds that fall; you should have about 2 tablespoons of juice.

  3. Step 3

    Place the drained chickpeas into a medium bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Add the diced tomato, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the chickpeas.

  5. Step 5

    Pour the lime juice into the bowl.

  6. Step 6

    Sprinkle 0.75 teaspoon of ground cumin over everything, along with a small pinch of salt and pepper.

  7. Step 7

    Stir everything with a spoon until the chickpeas, vegetables, and spices are evenly mixed, about 30 seconds.

  8. Step 8

    Divide the chaat between two bowls or plates and serve immediately, or let it sit for 5 minutes so the flavors blend.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium bowl
  • small bowl
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • spoon

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